It appears that the Patriots are still kicking the tires on some of the available veteran free agent players still on the market.

According to Scout.com, the next player set to come through the Gillette gates will be wide receiver Mark Clayton, formally of the Rams and Ravens. His workout is scheduled for Friday.

New England brought in wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh for a workout last week.

Clayton (5-foot-10, 193 pounds) hit the injured reserve last season in Week 5 after suffering a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, though is said to be nearing a return to form.

In 2009, the 29-year-old caught 34 passes for 480 yards. His best season came in 2006, his second in the NFL, when he recorded 939 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

The Patriots receiving situation seems set at the top with Chad Ochocinco, Deion Branch and Wes Welker, but there's some uncertainty in the second tier with Taylor Price (leg), Brandon Tate (hamstring) and Julian Edelman (hip) out with injuries.